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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,925.56, 33,017.28 and 13,315.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,925.56, 33,017.28 and 13,315.88 is: 18,375.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,925.56 : 33,017.28 = 13,315.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,925.56/33,017.28 = 13,315.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,925.56x = 33,017.28 × 13,315.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,925.56x = 439,654,220.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,654,220.95/23,925.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,375.92

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